Nursing People in Prisons Conference (Jun 27 - 28, 2019)

Nursing People in Prisons Conference is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from Jun 27 - 28, 2019 at Mercure Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

CPD Hours:
11 Hours.0 Mins

Need for Program:
Nurses have a professional duty to ensure the healthcare provided to prisoners is equivalent to that in the community. The opportunity for nurses to improve health outcomes through proactive prevention strategies, assessment, management and education all rely on sound knowledge of the latest evidence for a range of chronic illnesses. Education that is specifically tailored to nurses who work in this specialised area is crucial if the physical and financial burdens of chronic disease and mental health conditions are to be reduced.

Purpose of Program:
The purpose of this conference is to improve the health outcomes of people in prisons by enhancing nurses’ knowledge about the latest evidence-based strategies to prevent, assess and manage chronic illnesses.

Conference Overview:
High numbers of people are currently incarcerated in Australia’s prisons. Nurses play a crucial role in ensuring that while in prison, people receive healthcare that is equivalent to what people would receive in the community. Attend this popular conference to learn about key issues most relevant to nurses working in correctional, justice and forensic settings. Topics include:
• Understanding the dynamics of suicidal thinking and behaviours
• Managing anxiety, PTSD and other serious mental illness in prisons
• Health issues in overcrowding
• Death in custody and your duty of care
• Explore professional boundary, ethical, legal issues and much, much more…

Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this program it is expected that the participants will be able to:
• Provide care to prisoners that is aligned with current standards of professional practice to reduce the burden of disease. 
• Minimise complications and prevent chronic disease progression through improved assessment and management. 
• Improve health outcomes by implementing evidence-based practice to manage a range of chronic physical and mental health conditions. 
• Enhance professional accountability and maintain scope of practice by understanding legal and ethical considerations of working with prisoner populations.